Red Army

2014

1h 25min

15

Directed by: Gabe Polsky

Written by: Gabe Polsky

Cast: Viacheslav Fetisov, Scotty Bowman, Mark Deakins

UK release: 19 June 2015

Documentary on Soviet ice hockey, focusing on the remarkable career of Viacheslav Fetisov, who went from the unstoppable CSKA Moscow (the titular 'Red Army') to winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Detroit Red Wings and being voted one of the greatest players ever. Intelligent, compelling and moving historical storytelling.

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Soviet ice hockey is at the centre of a compelling documentary

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